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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paddy OHoulahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthews comes to the ring accompanied by Bleed It Out. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Paddy OHoulahan enters the ring!
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Vincent Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Paddy OHoulahan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
OHoulahan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Matthews looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
OHoulahan is trying to get an arm triangle but Matthews is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Matthews tries to buck OHoulahan off but OHoulahan is having none of it.
Matthews is trying to control OHoulahan's posture but OHoulahan avoids it.
OHoulahan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Matthews sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
OHoulahan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Matthews has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Matthews is looking for a sweep.
OHoulahan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Matthews is trying to control OHoulahan's posture but OHoulahan avoids it.
Matthews is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
OHoulahan wants to control but Matthews is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Matthews keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Matthews is looking for a sweep. OHoulahan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matthews is trying to stand up here but OHoulahan is controlling him well.
Matthews gets back to full guard.
Matthews trying to control the position.
OHoulahan trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OHoulahan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
OHoulahan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matthews works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matthews can't keep his opponent in guard - OHoulahan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Matthews is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
OHoulahan seems to be working for a kimura but Matthews defends the submission attempt.
OHoulahan looks gassed!
OHoulahan stops Matthews from getting back to his feet.
OHoulahan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matthews keeps working.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Matthews gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and OHoulahan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
OHoulahan is pressing down on Matthews's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matthews is holding on for now.
Matthews looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
OHoulahan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Matthews is trying to maintain the position but OHoulahan is very close to passing his half guard.
Matthews is concentrating on defense, preventing OHoulahan from advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OHoulahan wants to control but Matthews is keeping him busy.
OHoulahan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Matthews kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matthews closes the distance and clinches.
OHoulahan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
OHoulahan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Matthews regains guard immediately.
Matthews is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. OHoulahan is aware though and is defending well.
OHoulahan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
OHoulahan drops back looking for a leg! Matthews is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Matthews manages to kick OHoulahan off! OHoulahan jumps back into Matthews's guard.
OHoulahan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OHoulahan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
OHoulahan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
OHoulahan postures up.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing OHoulahan from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
OHoulahan is looking to clinch but Matthews is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown by OHoulahan or perhaps it was just good defense by Matthews which made him look bad.
Matthews closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Matthews connects with a knee to the head.
OHoulahan is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
OHoulahan is trying to drag Matthews to the mat but Matthews just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Vincent Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy OHoulahan.
OHoulahan has Matthews pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. OHoulahan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Matthews tumbling to the mat - OHoulahan dives into Matthews's guard.
OHoulahan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
OHoulahan wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
OHoulahan wants to pass the guard but Matthews is keeping the position.
OHoulahan is fighting to break Matthews's control of his arms but Matthews is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
OHoulahan is working Matthews over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Matthews has his foot on OHoulahan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OHoulahan works his way back into a safe position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing OHoulahan from controlling successfully.
Matthews trying to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Matthews gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows OHoulahan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
OHoulahan throwing strikes from guard but Matthews blocks nicely.
OHoulahan postures up.
OHoulahan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Matthews struggling a bit here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
OHoulahan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
OHoulahan trying to control the position but Matthews is working away.
OHoulahan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Matthews has escaped the position, nice work there.
Matthews tries to improve position but can't.
OHoulahan stands up.
OHoulahan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
OHoulahan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Matthews with a knee to the head.
Matthews tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and OHoulahan avoids it.
OHoulahan manages to break the clinch.
OHoulahan's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and OHoulahan duly obliges.
Matthews moves in looking to clinch but OHoulahan pushes him off.
OHoulahan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
OHoulahan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matthews. Matthews circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matthews wants to clinch but OHoulahan slips to the side
and OHoulahan counters with a series of strikes. Matthews will be more careful next time no doubt.
Matthews darts in trying to clinch
and OHoulahan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Matthews won't be happy with that.
OHoulahan lands an elbow.
OHoulahan scores with punches from side control.
Matthews takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
OHoulahan working the head and body with strikes.
OHoulahan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Matthews bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
OHoulahan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matthews misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OHoulahan.
OHoulahan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Matthews is trying to drag OHoulahan to the mat but OHoulahan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
OHoulahan tries to land a knee to the head but Matthews blocks with his arms.
Matthews gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from OHoulahan.
Matthews throws a knee to the head but misses.
OHoulahan breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy OHoulahan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Matthews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matthews takes a swing at OHoulahan's ribcage but misses.
Vincent Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OHoulahan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Matthews tries to roll over but OHoulahan keeps him under control.
Matthews has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. OHoulahan is working away from the top position though.
OHoulahan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Matthews trying to control from the bottom.
OHoulahan is looking for a kimura here.
Matthews blocking the ground and pound attempt from OHoulahan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews trying to hold on to OHoulahan's head to control him but OHoulahan postures up.
OHoulahan seems to be working for a kimura but Matthews defends the submission attempt.
Matthews trying to control from the bottom.
OHoulahan lands with a punch from half guard.
Matthews wants to control but OHoulahan is keeping busy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
OHoulahan rushes Matthews and presses him up against the ropes.
OHoulahan taking a breather.
OHoulahan breaks from the clinch.
Matthews throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
OHoulahan gets the takedown into side control.
Matthews wants to control but OHoulahan postures up.
OHoulahan lands some shots froms side control.
Matthews tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
OHoulahan working the ground and pound effectively.
OHoulahan swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Matthews is now in OHoulahan's guard. A big mistake from OHoulahan there, giving up the dominant position!
Matthews stays in close to OHoulahan's body and controls the position.
OHoulahan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but OHoulahan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OHoulahan wants to get back to his feet but Matthews is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
OHoulahan has his foot on Matthews's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matthews works his way back into a safe position though.
OHoulahan striking from his own guard.
OHoulahan is looking to stand up but Matthews isn't so interested in that idea.
OHoulahan keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
Matthews stops OHoulahan from standing up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Matthews lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
OHoulahan misses with a two punch combination.
OHoulahan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
OHoulahan cracks Matthews with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as OHoulahan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
OHoulahan wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
OHoulahan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and OHoulahan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Matthews throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matthews trying to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
OHoulahan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
OHoulahan manages to break the clinch.
OHoulahan with a poor takedown
and Matthews counters by clinching up.
OHoulahan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matthews pulls him back up using the underhooks.
OHoulahan fails to pull guard.
Vincent Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy OHoulahan.
OHoulahan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matthews is keeping busy.
Matthews tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Matthews trying to stall but OHoulahan improves his position.
Matthews tries to land a knee to the head but OHoulahan blocks with his arms.
OHoulahan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matthews.
Matthews landing knees to the body.
Matthews is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. OHoulahan is defending well for now.
OHoulahan throws an elbow that misses.
OHoulahan leaning against his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
OHoulahan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Matthews prevents it.
OHoulahan is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Matthews gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
OHoulahan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Matthews tries a knee to the head but OHoulahan blocks it.
OHoulahan managing to block the knees to the body from Matthews.
Matthews jumps guard but OHoulahan stands there with Matthews around his waist. Matthews gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
OHoulahan takes an elbow to the temple.
OHoulahan can't get the takedown.
Matthews manages to pull guard.
Matthews not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
OHoulahan throwing strikes but missing.
OHoulahan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Matthews throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
OHoulahan stands and steps away. Matthews gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Matthews throws a head kick that half lands.
OHoulahan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
OHoulahan wants to pass to mount but Matthews is defending the position.
Matthews taking some punishment here, with OHoulahan in his half guard.
OHoulahan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matthews defending well though.
OHoulahan wants to take a breather but Matthews is having none of it.
Matthews wants to get back to full guard.
OHoulahan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
OHoulahan trying to work for an americana but Matthews has managed to regain full guard.
OHoulahan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matthews's head.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by OHoulahan!
Matthews has closed the distance and engaged OHoulahan in a clinch.
Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
OHoulahan wants to clinch.
Matthews closes the distance looking to clinch
and OHoulahan counters with a shoot takedown. Matthews fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthews trying to keep a closed guard but OHoulahan is proving a slippery customer.
OHoulahan trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paddy OHoulahan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matthews is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and OHoulahan defends well.
Matthews working a defensive guard here.
Paddy OHoulahan has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Matthews isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. OHoulahan stacks Matthews on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by OHoulahan!
OHoulahan lands an elbow.
Matthews takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
OHoulahan trying to control the action but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Matthews is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked OHoulahan off and has taken his back!
Vincent Matthews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OHoulahan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Matthews's arms.
OHoulahan tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paddy OHoulahan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think OHoulahan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Paddy OHoulahan!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Paddy OHoulahan!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Paddy OHoulahan!
Paddy OHoulahan wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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